With all of our imperfections, we begin and end each day at the foot of the cross. It is here where our story begins and we pray it is where it will end. "Jesus said: Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." ~Matthew 11:28-30~

Listen to God's voice at the foot of the crucifix." ~St. Gaspar del Bufaro~

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Patroness Of The Americas

Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!

+How special this year on 12-12-12+

Some of you may have seen this crafty idea from Domestic Church...I have admired it for years! This year, we finally planned for it and pulled it off:)

It really is very easy and the beautiful image is printable over at their site with simple instructions and visual aids. (Mandatory for this Mom;)

I'm definitely saving these...Handy for All Saint's Day!

This year, the kids will be wearing them for our Parish Procession:) {Minus our tween who was not thrilled about donning a tilma} I am enjoy my little ones, who are good sports for now;-)

This feast day is always a mandatory celebration at our house due to a special love I have for Our Lady of Guadalupe, who led me on the path to forgiving a {seemingly} unforgivable crime. A pilgrimage to Mexico City was the culmination of such grace outpoured... I've never written about this particular journey here but the Holy Spirit saw fit that another writer connect to it through my pilgrimage post. Tim Drake wrote a beautiful article and it's featured in this month's Catholic Digest:) All glory and honor to God, through His most holy Mother!

If you happen to read it, let me know what you think!*Feast day blessings to all*

I really must subscribe to Catholic Digest (and get a copy of the article!) What blessing to make a pilgrimage to Tepayec Hill in Mexico City and see the beautiful image of Our Lady in person ! It's on my list. Merry Christmas Tiffany.

Favorite Prayers

A Prayer of the Cure' of Ars, St. John Vianney (Patron Saint of Priests) in the Year of The Priest

I love you, O my God and my only desire is to love you until the last breath of my life. I love you, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving you, than live without loving you. I love you, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love you eternally....My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love you, I want my heart to repeat it to you as often as I draw breath.Amen

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The Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)

Soul of Christ, sanctify me

Body of Christ, save me

Blood of Christ, inebriate me

Water from Christ's side, wash me

Passion of Christ, strengthen me

O good Jesus, hear me

Within Thy wounds hide me

Suffer me not to be separated from Thee

From the malicious enemy defend me

In the hour of my death call me And bid me come unto Thee That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels Forever and ever.

Amen

The Anima Christi is a prayer from around the 14th century. It is still widely used after receiving the body and blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.